How far is Lubbock, TX from Royse City, TX?

The driving distance from Lubbock, TX to Royse City, TX is about 376.9 miles (606.5 km), with a travel time of about 06h 36m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 321.7 miles (517.7 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 13h 12m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
376.83 mi
06h 36m
Flight
321.68 mi
517.69 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
321.68 mi
Kilometers
517.69 km
Flight Time
00h 38m

Driving Distance

Road route
376.83 mi
Kilometers
606.45 km
Drive Time
06h 36m

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Drive time stays fixed at 06h 36m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Royse City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM CDT
Return by in Lubbock
Thu, Apr 23, 12:56 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Lubbock
2026-04-22T23:43
Arrive Royse City
Thu, Apr 23, 6:20 AM CDT
Route Timing
06h 36m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT
Treat this as a longer travel day
Arrive between
12:36 PM to 2:06 PM CDT

Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

Leave by
10:48 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 08h 00m at the destination.
Back in Lubbock
8:00 PM CDT
Overnight-style route

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Baird
TX

City in Texas, USA

From Lubbock
188.2 mi
03h 18m
To Royse City
188.6 mi
03h 18m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
90°F
Wednesday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
10 to 15 mph SSW
Destination
76°F
Wednesday

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Starts
Wed, Apr 22 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
5 to 10 mph SSE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Lubbock and Royse City.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Lubbock and Royse City.

  1. 1

    Start on 19th Street

    10 m · 7 sec · 19th Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Avenue Q

    2.9 mi · 3 min · Avenue Q

  3. 3

    Continue on Slaton Road

    4.8 mi · 6 min · Slaton Road

  4. 4

    Continue on East Highway 84

    6.9 mi · 7 min · East Highway 84

  5. 5

    Continue on Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

    4.5 mi · 5 min · Trooper Jerry Don Davis Memorial Highway

  6. 6

    Continue on East Highway 84

    20 mi · 20 min · East Highway 84

  7. 7

    Continue on North US Highway 84

    1 mi · 1 min · North US Highway 84

  8. 8

    Turn left onto East 15th Street

    734 ft · 17 sec · East 15th Street

  9. 9

    Turn right onto Ralls Road

    1863 ft · 38 sec · Ralls Road

  10. 10

    Turn straight onto North Avenue F

    1.1 mi · 2 min · North Avenue F

  11. 11

    At the end of the road, turn left onto US Highway 84

    73.9 mi · 1 hr 14 min · US Highway 84

  12. 12

    Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

    183 mi · 3 hr 5 min

  13. 13

    Keep slight left to continue on West Freeway

    15.2 mi · 17 min · West Freeway

  14. 14

    Continue on Tom Landry Freeway

    31 mi · 37 min · Tom Landry Freeway

  15. 15

    Continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    7.5 mi · 9 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  16. 16

    Keep slight left to continue on East R L Thornton Freeway

    23.5 mi · 26 min · East R L Thornton Freeway

  17. 17

    Take the exit slight right toward FM 548: Royse City

    1309 ft · 22 sec

  18. 18

    Turn straight onto West Interstate 30

    1306 ft · 22 sec · West Interstate 30

  19. 19

    Turn left onto South Elm Street

    2321 ft · 48 sec · South Elm Street

  20. 20

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Elm Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Lubbock and Royse City.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Long-distance drive

This route is long enough that fuel, rest stops, weather, and timing matter more than any single maneuver.

Directions
20 steps
7 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
1
0 merges, 1 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
5.3 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
I 20 East
183 mi · 49%
US Highway 84
73.9 mi · 20%
Tom Landry Freeway
31 mi · 8%
East R L Thornton Freeway
30.9 mi · 8%
East Highway 84
26.9 mi · 7%
West Freeway
15.2 mi · 4%
Longest Stretch

I 20 East

Keep slight left to continue on I 20 East, US 84 East: Abilene

183 mi · 03h 05m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

Better with a longer stop

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

Drive Time
06h 36m
Overnight route
Same-Day Return
13h 12m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+55.2 mi
321.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Baird
03h 18m from Lubbock
Leave By
10:48 PM CDT
Overnight-style route
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royse City.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Lubbock to Royse City?

The road trip is about 376.9 miles (606.5 km) and usually takes 06h 36m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route is long enough that most travelers will be better off planning an overnight stay or a more deliberate stop window.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Baird is a useful midpoint, sitting about 188.2 miles from Lubbock and 188.6 miles from Royse City.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 321.7 miles (517.7 km), while the road route adds roughly 55.2 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 7:30 AM CDT. Starting early still helps, but most travelers will want a longer stop or an overnight stay on a route this long.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $50.26 one way or $100.52 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 118.2 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Lubbock and Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms near Royse City.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Lubbock and Royse City. Straight-line distance: 321.68 mi (517.69 km).

Lubbock

#1 Lubbock

The second most populous city in Texas and the center of the Lubbock metropolitan area.

Population262,611
Coordinates33.5778600, -101.8551700
Altitude976
CountryUnited States
Royse City

#2 Royse City

City in Rockwall County, Texas, United States

Population14,702
Coordinates32.9751200, -96.3324800
Altitude169
CountryUnited States
Start: Lubbock (-101.85517, 33.57786)
End: Royse City (-96.33248, 32.97512)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 606 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)12h 33m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)09h 25m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)07h 32m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)06h 16m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)05h 23m
80 mph (129 km/h)04h 42m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
13.3 gal
50.34 L · about $50.26
Round trip
$100.52
26.6 gal · 100.68 L
Estimated CO2
118.2 kg one way
Round trip: 236.4 kg / 521 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.78 $50.26 $100.52
Mid-grade $4.25 $56.55 $113.10
Premium $4.59 $61.06 $122.12
Diesel $3.99 $53.11 $106.21

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Texas · Apr 23, 2026

There is no time difference between Lubbock and Royse City. The current time is 23:43:51.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.